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Awesome Des Moines Coffee
Java Joes Coffee House is one of Awesome Des Moines Coffee.

1. Java Joes Coffee House

7.9
214 4th St, Des Moines, IA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Des Moines · 78 tips and reviews

Kelsey J.Kelsey Jones: Cool atmosphere and great place to hang out if you're not feeling the bar scene on a Friday or Saturday night. Grab a drink, and listen to some live music while you're there!

Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure is one of Awesome Des Moines Coffee.

2. Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure

8.0
2723 Ingersoll Ave (28th St), Des Moines, IA
Coffee Shop · Woodland Heights · 54 tips and reviews

Kelsey J.Kelsey Jones: Favorite coffee house in all of DSM. Best beans brew the best coffee that you'll be tasting in your gums for hours after you drank it (in a good way). No wi-fi, so unplug, meet an old friend to chat!

Grounds For Celebration is one of Awesome Des Moines Coffee.

3. Grounds For Celebration

8.5
2645 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA
Coffee Shop · Beaverdale · 13 tips and reviews

Kelsey J.Kelsey Jones: Lots of room, lots of great lunch choices. Grab a seat by the fireplace with a nice mocha shake or some awesome hot tea! They do close early on Sundays, so make sure to get there early!

Caribou Coffee is one of Awesome Des Moines Coffee.

4. Caribou Coffee

8.1
3220 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA
Coffee Shop · North of Grand · 43 tips and reviews

Kelsey J.Kelsey Jones: Sure, it may be a chain, but this place breeds the same cozy, diverse atmosphere like an indie coffee house tucked away in NYC. People of all ages come to chat, work or read. Hurry to get an outlet!

The Village Bean Co. is one of Awesome Des Moines Coffee.

5. The Village Bean Co.

305 E 5th St (Walnut), Des Moines, IA
Coffee Shop · East Village · 24 tips and reviews

Kelsey J.Kelsey Jones: A small, yet wonderful secret of the East Village. Great drinks and special treats. Ask for a Creme Cupcake!

Smokey Row Coffee is one of Awesome Des Moines Coffee.

6. Smokey Row Coffee

8.8
1910 Cottage Grove Ave (at 19th St), Des Moines, IA
Coffee Shop · Sherman Hill · 150 tips and reviews

Kelsey J.Kelsey Jones: Don't want to smell like coffee after an afternoon of drinking it and working on projects or papers? Stop by Smo-Row! Free coffee refills, awesome food for all meals and great milkshakes.

Ritual Café is one of Awesome Des Moines Coffee.

7. Ritual Café

8.6
1301 Locust St (at 13th St), Des Moines, IA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Des Moines · 61 tips and reviews

Kelsey J.Kelsey Jones: Awesome spot to park for an afternoon. Bring your computer, book or notepad and pen. You'll love the atmosphere, people and view!

Mars Cafe is one of Awesome Des Moines Coffee.

8. Mars Cafe

8.9
2318 University Ave (btwn 23rd & 24th St.), Des Moines, IA
Coffee Shop · 101 tips and reviews

Kelsey J.Kelsey Jones: Friday nights are usually not as crowded. Great date place or fun area to people watch a read a book. Never a dull moment of unfriendly barista at this coffee house!

Amici Espresso is one of Awesome Des Moines Coffee.

9. Amici Espresso

206 6th Ave (at Mulberry St), Des Moines, IA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Des Moines · 21 tips and reviews
West End Architectural Salvage is one of Awesome Des Moines Coffee.

10. West End Architectural Salvage

8.5
22 SW 9th St (at Cherry St), Des Moines, IA
Antique Store · Downtown Des Moines · 17 tips and reviews